Erick Thohir, the president of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), has expressed his hopes that Kevin Diks will be able to play in the upcoming matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Diks, who plays as a right-back for Serie A club Fiorentina, was called up to the Indonesian national team for the first time earlier this month. However, he was unable to play in the recent matches against Malaysia and Thailand due to visa issues.
Thohir has been working tirelessly to ensure that Diks is able to join the national team for their upcoming matches. He has been in contact with the relevant authorities and is hopeful that everything will be sorted out in time for Diks to take to the field against Japan and Saudi Arabia.
“Kevin Diks is a talented player and we believe he can make a significant contribution to the national team,” Thohir said. “We are doing everything we can to ensure that he is able to join us for the upcoming matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia.”
Thohir also highlighted the importance of having Diks in the team, especially as Indonesia looks to improve their performance in the upcoming matches. The national team has been struggling in recent years and Thohir believes that Diks could provide a much-needed boost to the squad.
“We are determined to do well in the upcoming matches and having Kevin Diks in the team would certainly strengthen our chances,” Thohir added. “We are hopeful that everything will be sorted out in time for him to join us and showcase his skills on the field.”
Indonesia is set to face Japan on October 7 and Saudi Arabia on October 12 in the World Cup qualifiers. With Thohir’s efforts and determination, it is hoped that Kevin Diks will be able to play a crucial role in helping the national team secure positive results in these important matches.
